Mastering VMware vSphere 6

Master your virtual environment with the ultimate vSphere guide Mastering VMware vSphere 6 is the fully updated edition of the bestselling guide to VMware's virtualization solution. With comprehensive coverage of this industry-leading toolset, this book acts as an informative guide and valuable reference. Step-by-step instruction walks you through installation, configuration, operation, security processes, and much more as you conquer the management and automation of your virtual environment. Written by certified VMware vExperts, this indispensable guide provides hands-on instruction and detailed conceptual explanations, anchored by practical applications and real-world examples. This book is the ultimate guide to vSphere, helping administrators master their virtual environment. Learn to: Install, configure, and manage the vCenter Server components Leverage the Support Tools to provide maintenance and updates Create and configure virtual networks, storage devices, and virtual machines Implement the latest features to ensure compatibility and flexibility Manage resource allocation and utilization to meet application needs Monitor infrastructure performance and availability Automate and orchestrate routine administrative tasks Mastering VMware vSphere 6 is what you need to stay up-to-date on VMware's industry-leading software for the virtualized datacenter.

Mastering VMware vSphere® 6; Acknowledgments; About the Author; About the Contributors; Contents at a Glance; Contents; Foreword; Introduction; Chapter 1 Introducing VMware vSphere 6; Exploring VMware vSphere 6.0 ; Examining the Products in the vSphere Suite ; Examining the Features in VMware vSphere ; Licensing VMware vSphere ; Why Choose vSphere?; The Bottom Line; Chapter 2 Planning and Installing VMware ESXi; Planning a VMware vSphere Deployment.

Choosing a Server PlatformDetermining a Storage Architecture; Integrating with the Network Infrastructure ; Deploying VMware ESXi ; Installing VMware ESXi Interactively ; Performing an Unattended Installation of VMware ESXi ; Deploying VMware ESXi with vSphere Auto Deploy ; Performing Postinstallation Configuration ; Installing the vSphere Desktop Client ; Reconfiguring the Management Network ; Configuring Time Synchronization ; Configuring Name Resolution ; The Bottom Line ; Chapter 3 Installing and Configuring vCenter Server; Introducing vCenter Server.

Centralizing User Authentication Using vCenter Single Sign-On Understanding the Platform Services Controller ; Using the vSphere Web Client for Administration ; Providing an Extensi…